Working Forests Week is October 16-22

Florida’s forests and related industries are vital for today’s and tomorrow’s needs, and cover 17.3 million acres, nearly half of Florida’s total land area. Florida’s working forests generate $14.5 billion in economic activity annually, provide jobs for more than 74,500 Floridians and provide material for more than 5,000 types of consumer goods. Florida’s working forests help protect valuable and important resources from the threat of conversion to other uses, and provide numerous environmental and ecosystem benefits such as improved air quality and wildlife habitat. Healthy, sustainable forests are vital for the protection and conservation of Florida’s water resources and provide societal benefits such as spaces for recreation and aesthetics.

Working forests and related events across the state this week and beyond: